the top five vitamins to prevent hair loss in both men and women if your hair is becoming thin receding or falling out this indicates that there is something wrong in your body your hair strands are made out of dead hardened cells called keratin and have very sensitive cycles of growth now if there's some type of hormonal imbalance or you're not getting the right vitamins and minerals into your diet your hair will stop growing properly from the follicles causing hair loss in my previous video I talked in depth about the real underlying causes of hair loss
today however we'll be uncovering the top vitamins minerals and nutritional supplements to take to prevent the root causes of hair loss and keep your hair growing strong and healthy well into old age this video is for educational purposes only so do speak with your doctor if you have any medical concerns turn S one zinc glycinate zinc glycinate is generally the best supplement to prevent hair loss in both women and men zinc helps your hair shaft cells to divide so that you can grow thick healthy hair from the roots of your hair follicles zinc also helps
to block DHT a hormone which often causes hair loss by binding to hair follicles and making them shrink take 25 Mig G of zinc glycinate on a daily basis along with 1 mgram of copper to prevent hair loss by lowering inflammation in your body zinc also helps to prevent hair loss that's caused by autoimmune diseases such as toosan effluvium or hypothyroidism two selenium many people also lose their hair when they have an underactive thyroid gland which isn't making enough active thyroid hormone this causes thinning of the hair all over the head as the hair sheds
faster than it grows with thyroid problems the hair also becomes very brittle and dry and you can sometimes lose the outer parts of your eyebrows this is where selenium comes in a powerful Trace mineral and antioxidant that helps to activate thyroid hormones and prevent hair loss naturally being an antioxidant selenium lowers inflammation in your scalp and and helps blood to flow freely to the hair matrix it's also used in some shampoos as it destroys the fungus that causes dandruff and flaking skin to get your selenium you can simply eat one brazilnut per day to meet
your requirements or if you prefer you can get this from calp capsules number three is gelatin powder whatever the cause of your hair loss there is one very cheap natural remedy that can help with all of these conditions gelatin is a powdered protein made from animal collagen which contains chains of amino acids called collagen peptides that help your hair to grow studies show that eating gelatin every day can actually increase the speed of hair growth by over 50% which is quite significant it was also shown to increase the number of hairs growing from the scalp
and the thickness of the hair strands simply mix one tablespoon of unsweetened gelatin powder in a glass of water and drink it every day I also recommend adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the water to help your body absorb the gelatin properly as this boosts collagen you may also notice stronger healthier nails and smoother more glowing skin four digestive enzymes you need to be eating protein sources which contain heem ion and vitamin B12 regularly as these help to build red blood cells and carry oxygen and nutrients to your scalp for healthy hair growth
these include foods like red meat beef fish eggs and shellfish however as we age our stomachs tend to become weaker and they lose their ability to digest and absorb these proteins properly this is one of the reasons that people who have acid reflux flux bloating and stomach problems tend to lose their hair faster than others who don't if you have any type of digestive issue I'd recommend taking two to three digestive enzyme capsules every day these will help your body to absorb the minerals and the proteins necessary to keep your hair strands growing normally please
make sure that your chosen brand contains Ox bile betane hydrochloride and pancreatin on the ingredient list as these will support and help your body absorb the proteins needed to prevent hair loss five nutritional yeast another excellent way to prevent hair loss and grow thicker healthier hair is by eating two to three tablespoons of unfortified nutritional yeast each day this is an inactive yeast which has a Nutty and cheesy flavor and can be added to things like soups stir fries salads or mixed with yogurt nutritional yeast is packed full of B vitamins such as biotin which
improves the structure of the Keratin in your hair preventing it from thinning out and breaking off easily it also contains nasin which improves blood flow to the scalp by boosting circulation and dilating blood vessels also if you suffer from stress the vitamin B1 in nutritional yeast can naturally lower your cortisol level lels to prevent stress related hair loss which is called toosan effluvium as a bonus let's take a look at the best foods to stop hair loss try adding a mixture of the following organic foods into your diet to improve blood flow to the scalp
and prevent hormonal imbalances that usually cause hair loss firstly we have Oysters which are a rich source of zinc which helps to prevent alopecia and thinning hair eating one Brazil nut per day provides enough selenium to support thyroid function that controls the growth of your hair sardines are loaded with anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats which lower inflammation in the pores of the scalp this can prevent stress or autoimmune related hair loss and even dandruff folate that's in Brussel sprouts can help to make red blood cells that nourish your hair follicles and your scalp with oxygen watermelon seeds
can improve blood flow to the scalp and the hair matrix by boosting nitric oxide and then we have sauerkraut which is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C which boosts collagen to support the hair follicles themselves pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc and phytosterols which support cell division and prevent hormonal imbalances and beef liver is rich in heem iron and b12 which is also needed to produce strong thick St BRS of hair potential causes of hair loss as we've talked about having too much of the DHT hormone is the main cause of hair
loss and thinning poor blood flow to the scalp can also lead to hair loss and shrinking follicles digestive problems or taking ant acids can block you from absorbing the minerals and the proteins needed for hair cell division having an overgrowth of fungus on the scalp can cause dandruff and inflammation which causes the hair to fall out high levels of cortisol the stress hormone can trigger receding and thinning of the hair your hair May thin out or you may lose patches if you have an underactive thyroid or you may simply not be getting the right vitamins
and minerals in your diet to keep your hair growing normally how to grow thicker hair now that you're aware of the causes of hair loss and some supplements that you may use let some Miz some steps that you can take to thicken up your hair eat pumpkin seeds oysters shellfish or take zinc glycinate to lower DHT and help your hair to grow thicker massage rosemary oil into the scalp overnight three times per week before showering this stimulates hair growth by blocking DHT and killing off harmful fungus that lives on the scalp and since stress can
cause receding and thinning of the head find ways to manage your stress to lower cortisol limit your caffeine intake to only 1 to two cups of coffee per day and avoid soda drinks you can also go for long walks in nature use adaptogen herbs like ashwander or guided meditation audios and get more sleep to lower your stress switch to sulfate free hair care products including shampoos conditioners and styling agents sulfates in these products destroy keratin in the hair and strip away the natural oils causing the hair to break off easily if you have any problems
with your digestion be sure to take digestive enzymes on a daily basis to help you absorb the proteins and the minerals needed for your hair stop eating grain-based foods every day as these contain phytic acid which binds to zinc and can cause hair loss increase blood flow to the the scalp by getting regular exercise and using an electric scalp massager to increase circulation and get the amino acids that you need to build keratin from foods like chicken beef pork lamb fish gelatin bone broth and shellfish to learn more about the deeper causes of hair loss
and how to fix them tap on this video that's on your screen now thank you so much for watching my video today and as always I I wish you great health wealth and happiness